In Brief

In Brief

November 20, 1991

ARCHAEOLOGISTS JOIN FOR SATURDAY SHOW

SUFFOLK - The arrowheads and grinding stones of history and legend will be on display Saturday at an Indian Artifact Show at the Holiday Inn in Suffolk. The event, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Old Dominion Archaeological Society.

The Suffolk event is the second show sponsored by the society, which formed just this year. Members were involved in other groups farther away and decided to create one closer to home.

Brad Whitehouse, a member, says the shows give people the opportunity to swap stories and artifacts. Often, someone just starting a collection may not know what to look for when digging for artifacts. It is also a chance to find prospective members.

The public is welcome to take advantage of the free display tables, however, human remains such as bones and teeth are prohibited. Also, those trying to pass off fake artifacts will be asked to leave. Fossils and shells are welcome. For more information, call 463-6885 or 474-0567.

The classes also include safe weight training, relaxation techniques and nutrition counseling for before and after pregnancy.

Classes are from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. both evenings. Participants may join at any time, and the cost is $25 a month.

Participants must also have their physician's written approval. Call HealthCall at 398-2255 to register.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR TREE OF LIGHTS

SUFFOLK - Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk has kicked off its 1991 Tree of Lights project.

Members of the public may honor loved ones by donating $5 for each white light they want placed on a live evergreen that stands between the hospital building and the Medical Center. Those donating $100 or more will have a light placed in the star on top of the tree.

For several years the hospital has organized the project to pay for different needs. This year's effort will help the Obici Hospital Auxiliary purchase and equip a mobile diagnostic van to serve the community.

A tree-lighting ceremony, complete with a visit from Santa Claus and music by the Commonwealth Chorus and the Lakeland High School Band, will be held beginning at 7 p.m., Dec. 5 in front of the hospital. A reception will be held in the medical building lobby.

Director of Volunteer Services Jane Fischetti says many people think the opportunity to buy a light ends after the ceremony, but it doesn't. Red lights fill the spaces not paid for will donations. The goal is to have all white, or purchased, lights on the tree.

The names of people being honored, as well as those who suggested the honor, will be placed in a Tree of Lights memorial book displayed in the hospital lobby. Also, a card will be sent to the person or family honored.